Manufacturing Engineering Intern

About Slate

Slate is a new US company exploring development in the electric vehicle space.

Salary: $20 to $25 per hour

Who we are looking for:

• Join our Manufacturing Engineering Team as a Manufacturing Intern for the Winter 2025 Semester (January to April) and contribute to impactful projects in an innovative automotive environment.
• On-site presence required: Applicants must be able to work in person at our Lake Orion, MI assembly facility, gaining hands-on experience in a pre-production phase. 
• Eager to learn and grow? This internship provides hands-on experience with prototype vehicles, allowing you to actively contribute to the build phase.
• Real-world experience in a startup culture: Ideal for interns who are excited to tackle challenges, collaborate across teams, and play a key role in driving results in an evolving environment.

What you get to do:

• Support manufacturing operations including validating build content and quality.
• Document existing and new tooling in Solid Words or AutoCAD.
• Overall improvement and standardization of current manufacturing documentation.
• Participate in Beta Vehicle assembly and launch activities
• Collaborate with product engineering and other cross functional teams.
• Lead and support Lean/Kaizen activities.
• Utilize continuous improvement skills to enhance processes and systems.
• Conduct data collection activities including time and utilization studies.

What you bring to the team:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with a passion for hands-on engineering and manufacturing solutions.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and techniques, with a keen interest in optimizing processes and driving efficiency in production environments.
• Proficient or interested in using precision measuring tools, ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of engineering and manufacturing tasks.
• Desire to work with power tools and industrial machinery, with a practical understanding of their application in manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to identifying issues and implementing effective solutions in fast-paced settings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work seamlessly within cross-functional teams and contribute to collective problem-solving efforts.

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate: 

• Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
• Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto or 813-468-7257.